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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 03-09-2006MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING March 9, 2006 Page 1 PRESENT: Commissioners Krahulec, Singer, Aamoth, Rezabek, Griwac, and Mohagen; staff Blank and Evans; Councilmember Slavik ABSENT: Commissioners Fiemann, Davis, and Pederson 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Singer called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Rezabek moved and Krahulec seconded a motion to approve the February 2006 minutes. Motion carried, all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present at the meeting. b. Staff. Evans talked about the February 22 Bike Roundtable. She indicated that the meeting was a great success! Sixty-five community members attended the session and provided us with great comments and suggestions for future bike friendly enhancements. Evans handed out survey results and meeting notes. Evans also said that they are compiling information that was obtained from park maps that were provided to each participant. Evans also talked about the National Recreation and Parks Associations new program to encourage healthy lifestyles and community livability. The program focuses on the leadership of park and recreation departments across the country to act as a catalyst and facilitator for promoting healthy and active initiatives. Evans indicated that our department is involved in this initiative. Our first step will be to highlight healthy programs in the summer "Leisure Times." Our healthy initiative will be called "Be active!" J c. Others. There were no other presentations. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Approve Ice Center tile in lobby. Blank said the Council approved the tile for the lobby. The tile should be ordered and in place in approximately six to eight weeks. Krahulec asked about the kick plate that was previously requested by Rezabek. Eric was unsure of the status and will check on it. b. Accepted PRAC 2005 annual report and 2006 work plan. Blank said the Council approved the report. PRAC Minutes/March 2006 Page 2 Singer commented about the walking/jogging survey for the fieldhouse. Blank indicated that this report gives us a good look at who is using the facility and how popular it has become. The number of users compared to last year has increased. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Update on comp plan and bike forum. Blank indicated that city staff and the City Council have been working on the Comp Plan. There is a Planning Commis- sion/City Council land use meeting tonight that starts at 7 p.m. Additional meeting to follow includes neighborhood informational meetings on May 1St and May 2nd. Blank went on to indicate that sometime in June the City Council will have preliminary land use recommendations in place. Blank also indicated that BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota has announced several grant opportunities focused on Active & Healthy Communities Design programs that are tied to the Comprehensive Plan process that we may apply for. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Begin review of park ordinances. Blank stated that the information provided tonight is intended to give commission members a taste of ordinance information from other communities. We really do not have a problem right now with our current ordinances; however it is good to regularly make sure we are up to date with trends and the changing needs of the community. As an example the fire ordinance is one of the ordinances that may need to be updated. Another example is the noise ordinance. Blank indicated that noise is covered in other sections of the City ordinance book and maybe needs a little more attention in the parks section. Model rockets is the other ordinance that may need some attention. Environmental ordinance and overnight events in the parks are two other areas that could be explored. Again, Blank indicated that we really have not had any problems with our ordinances, but a regular review would be beneficial. The commission would make recommendations and the City Attorney would actually write any new ordinances. Singer questioned the need for ordinances connected with rollerblading. Blank responded that we do receive a lot of damage from rollerblades on picnic tables, on our concrete curbing at the Ice Center and other places. Singer thought that this ordinance might be partially covered in other areas. Blank indicated that we did find a bike lane ordinance that identifies specific streets in town that are designated bike routes. Singer asked if we have ordinances about landing areas for airplanes. Blank responded that the City has an ordinance in place that deals with both airplanes and helicopters. Singer commented about a restitution ordinance that another community is using. Blank responded that we typically rely on the court system to make recommendations regarding this issue. Krahulec indicated that he was having a hard time with the model rockets ordinance. Krahulec questioned how it would be utilized. Blank responded that we would designate specific locations where it would be safe. Rezabek agreed PRAC Minutes/March 2006 Page 3 that he was not sure about the appropriateness of the model rockets ordinance. Aamodt questioned whether it was illegal to do something without an ordinance in place and requested clarification from the City Attorney. Blank will bring back information on this at one of our next meetings. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Singer noticed that there was a proposed development sign around Plymouth Middle School. Singer also reminded commissioners that tonight is the joint meeting with the City Council and the Planning Commission regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Aamodt asked if we would be seeing a report on the financial plan for the park plan before it goes to the City Council. Blank indicated that this information would be shared with this commission prior to the City Council. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Monday, April 10, will be our next meeting. Nancy will send out a reminder of the date change. Blank indicated that at our next meeting you will most likely see information on an increase in Ice Center fees. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.